LUKE LITTLER has admitted he would like to meet Emma Raducanu after she floated the idea of meeting up. Littler, 18, shares common ground with tennis whiz Raducanu in that both burst onto the scene as teen prodigies. Raducanu shattered expectations when she won the US Open in 2021 as an 18-year-old.
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Littler similarly defied belief when he made it all the way to the final of the World Darts Championship in 2024 at the age of 16, where he was defeated by Luke Humphries. Of course, the Nuke has since gone on to become the world champion after going one better earlier this month and propping himself up to World No.2 after winning over ten titles in the year.
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Canadian-born Raducanu, now 22, said she would "love" to meet-up following Littler's Alexandra Palace win over Van Gerwen. She said: "Amazing respect to him. “Big time [interested in meeting Littler]. I'd love to meet any top athletes and top individuals who have succeeded in their fields.".
Littler has now given his response to that invite but admitted he isn't all that familiar with Raducanu's own world-conquering exploits. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: "We [he and Raducanu] have had no involvement as of yet. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS.
“I didn’t know much about her but I know she won what she did at a young age. I’m sure her social media team or mine will be in touch. And I’d like to meet up.". Radacanu - searching for a seventh coach in her pro career after Nick Cavaday stepped down to focus on his health - has the advantage of some advanced years of wisdom compared to Littler.
